Things We Saw Today:Hidden FiguresBeat OutRogue Oneto Become #1 Movie in America

For anyone doubting diversity, it’s time to have a seat.Hidden Figuresis thenumber one movie in the countryafter raking in $22.8 million, thus dethroningRogue Oneand exceeding expectations in the process. Yes, the film about three brilliant black women who helped launch John Glenn into space was the most-watched film this weekend. This is huge news considering one of the major arguments against diversity is that a film starring a person of color won’t be a major box office draw. As this and other movies like the速度和激情franchise have already proven, that certainly isn’t the case. (via The Hollywood Reporter)

• This is disconcerting: The FBI is reportedly paying Geek Squad members look around computers forevidence of criminal activity. (via Tech Dirt)
• Enjoy thisJustice Leaguephotowhich features the entire team standing in a line and staring ahead because it doesn’t make sense but looks really cool. And badass. (via SlashFilm)
• Or perhaps you prefer thisnew image of Hugh JackmaninLogan? (via Coming Soon)
• Meryl Streep criticized Donald Trump during her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes and the present electresponded accordingly. (via Deadline)
• Hats off tothis geniuswho put classic Japanese NES games into an old Game Boy. (via Gizmodo)
• Let’s be honest: The real winner of the Golden Globes isCount Olaffrom Netflix’sA Series of Unfortunate Eventsadaptation. (via YouTube)
• Here areall the awkward moments from the Golden Globesin one place because that’s exactly what you needed today. (via MTV)
• Congratulations are in order for Jay Pharoah. TheSaturday Night Livealum’s new showWhite Famouswas justordered to seriesby Showtime. (via Deadline)

That’s it on our end. What did you all see?

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